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Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time a patient's condition changed suddenly while you had a full assignment. What did you do?

clinical judgment and prioritization skill in a high-volume, unpredictable environment like a 60-bed ED

Tell me about a patient or family member who became verbally aggressive or agitated. How did you handle it?

de-escalation skill and composure, since the job explicitly calls out verbal de-escalation and restraint use

Describe a time you disagreed with a physician's plan of care for a patient. What did you do?

advocacy for the patient balanced with professional communication and chain of command awareness

Tell me about a time you made an error or near-miss in patient care. What happened and what did you do afterward?

honesty, accountability, and whether they follow reporting and safety culture practices

Tell me about a time you had to give a mentee or newer nurse feedback or guidance during a shift.

fit for the mentor role structure and comfort with teaching responsibilities

Tell me about a time you had to physically assist with a difficult patient transfer or lift. How did you manage it safely?

awareness of body mechanics and safety given the physical demands listed, like 150-pound sliding transfers

What draws you to working night shift or weekend program hours specifically, given the openings we have?

genuine fit with the specific shift needs rather than a generic interest in the ED

Technical

This department sees over 200 patients a day and is a comprehensive stroke and level 3 trauma center. What does your process look like when a stroke alert comes in?

familiarity with time-sensitive protocols and whether they've actually worked in a stroke-certified facility

How do you keep track of multiple patients with different acuity levels over a 12-hour shift without letting something slip through the cracks?

organizational systems and personal workflow discipline in a fast-paced setting

Chest pain patients come through here often given the cardiac accreditation. Walk me through your process from the moment one arrives.

clinical knowledge of cardiac protocols and door-to-treatment time awareness

What does a safe patient handoff look like to you when you're going off shift in the middle of a busy department?

attention to communication continuity and reducing handoff-related errors

Situational

Walk me through a shift where you had to triage several critical patients coming in around the same time. How did you decide who to see first?

whether the candidate can apply triage acuity logic under pressure, not just recite ESI levels

If a patient needed to be physically restrained for their safety, walk me through how you'd approach that situation from start to finish.

knowledge of safe, policy-driven restraint procedures and patient dignity considerations

Imagine a family is upset about wait times and confronts you at the desk. What do you say and do?

communication skill and ability to protect patient experience under stress

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The full job description

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Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Multiple shift openings! 0300-1500 Day Weekend Program 0300-1500 DAY 0700-1900 DAY NO OPENINGS 1100 - 2300 NO OPENINGS 1500 - 0300 PM NOC 1900-0700   Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.   At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.  Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.  Where You Will Work:   Our newly renovated emergency department is one of the largest EDs in the state. We have 60 care spaces where we care for over 200 patients daily. St. Luke’s Hospital is a quaternary care site with designations as a comprehensive stroke center, trauma level 3 center, and chest pain accredited. Our Emergency Department is seeking tenured nurses to join our team of nursing excellence. Join Aurora St. Luke's in the journey to our 6th Magnet designation! Perks of joining Emergency Medicine • Comprehensive and progressive 12 weeks orientation • Mentor/Mentee Program available for all nurses • Continuing Education Credits • Robust Nursing Shared Governance • Generous Benefits package Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled communication, leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. About This Location:  The future of medicine is happening here at Aurora St. Luke’s, and you’re at the center. No matter what your need – common surgery or pioneering treatment – you can count on our experienced and specialty physicians to provide expert care and excellent outcomes. As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team, you can expect to receive premiere cardiac services. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Aurora St. Luke’s performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients. We’re Looking For:   • Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing  • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association   What You’ll Do:   • As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.   • Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.   Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls. Must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Ready to Take the Next Step:   Apply Now!  Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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